These questions may be an acquired taste. I quite enjoy interesting conversations.

  • What would constitute a “perfect” day for you?
  • For what in your life do you feel most grateful?
  • What is something you’re proud of yourself for?
  • What in life do you get truly excited about?
  • What’s one thing you can’t live without?
  • What are the chapters of your life?
  • How does the way you see yourself differ from the way other people see you
    • For example, are there places where other people would make really bad predictions about your actions? your preferences?
    • Who is your best next-token predictor?
  • Give me some good advice
  • What’s some good advice you’ve received?
  • Do you have any really good systems?
  • How do you avoid freaking out about scary things?
  • What is fun worth?
  • What are the best emotions? The worst?
  • What would you do if I gave you 20 dollars and you had to spend it today?
  • What do you think are some big societal problems?
  • Who are some of the best people you know, in terms of:
    • altruism
    • health
    • habits
    • giving advice
    • being nice to be around
  • Is doing good likely to lead to happiness?
  • What is a fun tradition that you have, or want to create (with yourself, or with a friend)?
  • Who looks up to you?
  • What is a dream you’ve let go of?
  • Are you lying to yourself about anything?
  • What lesson took you the longest to unlearn?
  • What is something you wouldn’t want to change about yourself?
  • What question are you trying to answer most in your life right now?
  • In what areas are you currently trying to improve?
  • What do you value in friendships? What are the best ways they add to your life?